Urban Forestry Summit
Thank you for attending the 2025 Urban Forestry Summit!
We look forward to seeing you next year!
Save the Date – July 30-31, 2026 in Gainesville, FL
July 31st – August 1st, 2025
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center – Gainesville, FL
Summit Registration:
- $150 Members
- $175 Non-Members + Receive FUFC Professional Membership through the end of 2025
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Sponsors
Sign up to be a sponsor and receive:
- A complimentary vendor booth at the in-person event.
- Up to five minutes to address attendees on stage.
- Your company logo will be featured on promotional signage and our website.
- Receive recognition in communications & social media leading up to the event!
Cost: $500
Vendors:
If you are interested in being a vendor at the Urban Forestry Summit, please request details.
Join Us for the Florida Urban Forestry Council’s Inaugural Urban Forestry Summit!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and celebrate with leaders and peers in urban forestry. Whether you’re an arborist, city planner, landscape professional, or simply passionate about trees, this in-person event is for you!
Let’s grow Florida’s urban forests—together! 🌳✨
July 31st – August 1st, 2025
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center – Gainesville, FL
The Florida Urban Forestry Council is thrilled to announce its Inaugural Membership Summit—a dynamic event bringing together professionals, advocates, and enthusiasts dedicated to the health and sustainability of Florida’s urban forests.
📅 Date: July 31st – August 1st, 2025
📍 Location: Hilton University of Florida Conference Center – Gainesville, FL
This gathering will feature:
🌿 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) – Gain over 8+ CEUs
🌿 Exclusive Field Trip – Network and Explore Gainesville Urban Forestry during a morning Educational Field Trip
🌿 FUFC Membership Meeting – Connect with fellow members and help shape the future of urban forestry in Florida.
🌿 FUFC Awards Ceremony – Celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions in urban forestry.
FUFC Membership Summit Schedule
Thursday, July 31st
| 8:00 – 8:15 AM | President’s Welcome |
| 8:15 – 9:15 AM | Introducing Florida’s Urban Forest Management Plan (1 CEU) Presented by Todd Little |
| 9:15 – 10:15 AM | Connecting Urban Forestry to Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (1 CEU) Presented by Jamie Daugherty Hagyari |
| 10:15 – 10:45 AM | Vendor Break |
| 10:45 – 11:45 AM |
Tree Preservation Ordinance & Tree Development Code |
| 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Tree Giveaways: A Municipal Perspective & Volunteer Tree Planting & Tree Distribution Events (1 CEU) Presented by Mark Williams & Mark Cassini |
| 12:45 – 2:00 PM | Lunch, Sponsor Presentations & Wrap Up Session |
| 2:30 – 6:30 PM | FUFC Executive Committee Meeting |
| 6:30 – 8:30 PM | FUFC Executive Committee Dinner & Networking |
Friday, August 1st
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Light Networking Breakfast & Welcome |
| 8:30 – 11:30 AM |
Living Cities Bus Tour: Florida’s Urban Forestry in Practice (3 CEUs)
Attendees will load the bus at the Hilton UF from the Conference Center side.
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| 11:30 – 12:00 PM | FUFC Membership Meeting |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Awards Luncheon & Keynote Speaker – Kevin Hunt, LIAF |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM | Urban Forestry Panel Discussion (Afternoon = 2 CEUs) Panelists: Mark Williams, Mark Cassini, John Snow, John Harris, Todd Little, Jamie Daugherty Hagyari Moderators: Omar Leon / Joe Anderson |
4 CEUs on Thursday and 5 CEUs on Friday are available from ISA, FNGLA, LIAF, SAF, LACES, CAM. Attendance will be verified to be eligible for CEUs.
Living Cities Bus Tour
All Aboard! Join us for the Living Cities Bus Tour, Friday, August 1, 8:30 – 11:30 AM.
Please rotate your cell phone in landscape view to see the complete table.
| Location Stop | Address | Brief Description | Timeframe |
| Hilton UF | 1714 SW 34th St | Starting Point | 8:30 AM |
| Madera Neighborhood | 4076 SW 21 Terrace | Discuss low-impact development and how Madera came to be | 8:40-9:15 AM |
| Bioswale | 900 SW 4th Ave | View and discuss Bioswales | 9:20-9:55 AM |
| Downtown Streetscape | 110 SE 1st St | Talk about what it took to save the live oaks along SE 1st Ave, talk about the new tree well design for bluff oaks along SE 1st St | 10:00– 10:45 AM |
| Tom Petty Park | 501 NE 16TH AVE | View and talk about the memorial live oak currently in tree barricades | 10:50 – 11:20 AM |
| Hilton UF | 1714 SW 34th St | Ending Point | 11:30 AM |
Attendees will load the bus at the Hilton UF from the Conference Center side. Please join us for a light breakfast prior to the bus tour!
Regional Workshops, Webinars & Events
The Florida Urban Forestry Council regularly hosts regional workshops, webinars, and events to provide educational opportunities. Some of these opportunities are in-person events and others online (virtual). Various topics are covered within urban forestry. In addition to these events, check out the Urban Forestry Institute ~ our yearly premier event!
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